Declining attendance combined with high operating costs, along with changing public tastes and prolonged battles with animal rights groups all contributed to its demise. American showman P.T. Barnum is shown in 1882 at an unknown location.

“Toni Erdmann ” is a hard film to love, but that might be the point. The German movie from the clearly talented and incisive writer/director Maren Ade seems like it should be a comedy – the lightly plotted character study is about a father trying to introduce some chaos into his adult daughter’s overworked life – but it’s far too cutting and uncomfortable to generate much joy.

CNN hosts Lisa Ling and W. Kamau Bell both say that, as journalists who have traveled across the country, they weren’t surprised by Donald Trump’s victory in last year’s presidential election. “I wasn’t really surprised,” said Ling, who hosts the show “This Is Life,” at the Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday.

A judge ended Johnny Depp and Amber Heard ‘s marriage on Friday, ending months of bickering between the pair over the final terms of their breakup. The judgment keeps in place many of the key terms the actors agreed to in August, when they announced a settlement in their divorce a day before a restraining order hearing that would have focused on Heard’s allegations that Depp was physically abusive toward her.

Judd Apatow, seen at the “Crashing” panel during the HBO portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Assn. press tour, talks about Donald Trump and more on Saturday.

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Blac Chyna is off the hook for carrying drugs in an airport.

Dick Gautier, who starred in the original Broadway production of “Bye, Bye Birdie” and then played Hymie the Robot on the sitcom “Get Smart,” has died, according to media reports. He was 85. Gautier, who started his career as a stand-up comic, played Conrad Birdie, the character based on Elvis Presley, in the original 1960 Broadway production of “Bye, Bye Birdie,” starring Dick Van Dyke.

Here are the four things you should know about this week! Evening’s Keiko and Power 93.3’s Carla Marie have found the latest must-knows for What’s Trending!

Zsa Zsa Gabor’s widower is defending himself for keeping his late wife’s ashes at his home instead of interring them at a cemetery. Frederic Prinz von Anhalt tells People magazine that Gabor’s urn belongs to him and he’ll do what he wants with it.

In this undated photo South African Shiraaz Mohamed is photographed in Johannesburg. An aid group says that Mohamed has been abducted by armed men in Syria while traveling with aid workers to the border with Turkey.

The ‘Khoobsurat’ actress Sonam Kapoor, in a famous chat show, said that she doesn’t know Deepika Padukone at all. Watch the video to know more.

Despite giving birth to a child in late December, Kareena Kapoor Khan has thought of fulfilling commitment of being a showstopper of Lakme Fashion Week again, say reports.

Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black has called for more gay sportsmen to speak publicly about their sexuality after the bravery shown by his fiance Tom Daley. Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black has called for more gay sportsmen to speak publicly about their sexuality after the bravery shown by his fiance Tom Daley.

Grammy nominee Raging Fyah is on board with the organisers of the annual Jamaica’s Best School band competition for this year’s fourth staging of the event, and the organisers of the event are quite elated. “Raging Fyah is now attracting global attention on account of their Grammy nominations so to have them on board supporting the JBSB is both a big honour and a major boost for us,” said Raven Amani, the founder CEO of the JBSB.

Rebel Salute 24 had its final launch on Wednesday night at Jewel Dunn’s River, two nights before the event kicked off last night at Grizzly’s Plantation in Priory, St Ann. Sponsors, local and overseas media and several artistes who are booked to perform on the show, turned out for the launch.

… close enough, and I could hear her murmuring, ‘Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.'” Named the scariest movie of all time by Entertainment Weekly, “The Exorcist” topped $400 million worldwide at the box office, among the highest at the time for an R-rated picture. …

Dance troupe Vespertine Tribal, Slavic choir Sestri and music troupe Lady Slipper will all perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, in the Pequot Lakes High School theater as a Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts event.

Top Irish model Sarah Morrissey was joined by her adorable daughter Sadie as she returned to work today just two months after giving birth. Sarah Morrissey with her 2-month-old daughter Sadie Jennings announcing details of Aldi’s latest Baby and Toddler Event.

… close enough, and I could hear her murmuring, ‘Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.'” Named the scariest movie of all time by Entertainment Weekly, “The Exorcist” topped $400 million worldwide at the box office, among the highest at the time for an R-rated picture. …

Emily Blunt turns in a strong performance as a woman who watches what looks like an ideal family during her commute. The film begins to loose its strength as her character gets pulled into a murder investigation.

There are a lot of shows that you and your family can watch on TV or the internet. Recently, I watched a show on the National Geographic Channel that seems no scarier than other prime time shows, but it is hard to know whether it is fact or some sort of twisted fiction.

For years, the seemingly happy-go-lucky CMT and iHeartRadio host suffered an identity crisis, holding onto a secret he’s finally ready to share – he’s gay CMT star Cody Alan comes out as gay For years, the seemingly happy-go-lucky CMT and iHeartRadio host suffered an identity crisis, holding onto a secret he’s finally ready to share – he’s gay Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iqjXR3 For years, the seemingly happy-go-lucky CMT and iHeartRadio host suffered an identity crisis, holding onto a secret he’s finally ready to share – he’s gay

Ava DuVernay is standing up for political justice Director Ava DuVernay thinks people need to act on injustices happening in the U.S. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ipSNK9

The FX television network has locked up Golden Globe winner Donald Glover, but there will be a wait for new episodes of his comedy “Atlanta.”

This Art After School exhibition features art work by Henderson, Binford and Albert Hill Middle School and Faison Center for Autism students and is opening tomorrow at the Visual Arts Center.

Fans of Selena Gomez and The Weeknd never saw the pair’s relationship coming. With the two music artists now smooching in public , fans are frantically backtracking to uncover clues as to how and when this hookup came to be.

Watch some of the best in off-road motorcycle racing at the Monster Energy Supercross at Petco Park. The current supercross champion, Ryan Dungey, and the motorcross champion, Ken Roczen, will be joined by other top riders and up-and-coming competitors.

This journey through the Old West honors the culture of Native American, Mexican and cowboy traditions. On display through Feb. 26, the paintings in this exhibit depict landscapes of the American West, alongside spurs, bridles and other decorated equestrian pieces while revealing the history of each group and their contributions to the culture of cowboys and vaqueros.

I was dating a woman for several months. She’s so great in person: kind, smart, great outlook on life, fun, etc.

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During his 47-year affiliation with The Saturday Evening Post from 1916 to 1963, Norman Rockwell was celebrated for his delightful holiday cover illustrations, which were commissioned to mark a full spectrum of annual eventsfrom Thanksgiving, Christmas and The New Year to Valentine’s Day and April Fools’ Day. Current subscribers have full access to all online news content as part of their subscription.

DEAR ABBY: My mom wants me to exercise more. Currently, I just walk a lot . I know exercise is a good idea, but I’m really self-conscious about it.

Two of the featured artists are Yvonne Walter, whose quilts have toured in shows by The American Quilter Society from California to Maine; and Ruth Nichols, whose specialty is creating sewing-machine art. Current subscribers have full access to all online news content as part of their subscription.

Quoting the Princess Leia star in the caption, she wrote: “If my life weren’t funny then it would just be true and that is unacceptable.” Lourd added: “Finding the funny might take a while but I learned from the best and her voice will forever be in my head and in my heart.”

Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. In a modern day version of Disney’s Lady and The Tramp , hitmakers Selena Gomez and the Weeknd have unexpectedly been spotted sharing pasta in the rain before locking lips outside one of LA’s hottest celebrity spots.

Four days a week, Toronzo Cannon gets behind the wheel of a Chicago Transit Authority bus and drives through the South Side of the city. That powerful song kicks off the new album from the bluesman who’s been driving the bus for 23 years.

The Oscar-winning actor will host Fox TV’s “Beat Shazam,” an interactive game show based on the song-identification app Shazam. Foxx will preside over “Beat Shazam” as teams of two compete against the clock and other contestants to identify hit songs.

French investigators have released a chauffeur for Kim Kardashian West and two others in a probe into the robbery of more than $10 million worth of jewelry from the star’s Paris rented apartment in October. The driver’s brother and 13 others remain in custody Wednesday after a round of arrests this week, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office.

In this June 24, 2015 file photo, American TV personality Kim Kardashian attends the Cannes Lions 2015, International Advertising Festival in Cannes, southern France. Paris police Monday Jan.9, 2017 say 16 people have been arrested over Kim Kardashian jewelry heist.

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This undated file concept design provided by the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art shows a rendering of their proposed museum, just west and north of the Coliseum in Exposition Park in Los Angeles.

Kim Kardashian’s return to the spotlight is in full effect.

“The Big Three” Episode 102 – Pictured: Chris Sullivan as Toby, Chrissy Metz as Kate – The weepy NBC drama “This Is Us” left viewers in a puddle of tears weeks ago, as it closed out a Christmas episode with the fan-favorite Toby suffering what appeared to be a major heart attack – and just after he and Kate got back together, too. The show opened with Kate standing dazed in a chaotic emergency room.

Joel and Ethan Coen are joining forces with Annapurna for their first television project, Western anthology “The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs,” the production company announced in a statement. The Coen brothers wrote the script and will direct.

That’s exactly what Donald Glover did following his wins during Sunday night’s ceremony. His dance song of choice? “Bad and Boujee,” of course.

Comedian Liz Russo opens up about her alcoholism on stage, and has organized a standup showcase to raise money for rehab centers. is just another thing we have.

In a Feb. 6, 2003 file photo, author Rick Bass talks about life in Yaak, Mont. Bass’ “For a Little While” is a finalist for the Story Prize, a $20,000 award established in 2004.

HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa has officially filed for divorce from wife and “Flip or Flop” co-star Christina El Moussa.

Investigators focused Tuesday on a possible inside job in the theft of more than $10 million worth of jewelry from Kim Kardashian West , after taking her chauffeur that night and his brother into custody. Three Paris officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation, confirmed the arrest of the driver and his younger brother among 17 people taken into custody.

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